Question 1

What is an Energy Audit?

Accepted Answer

Energy Audit is just like our body check-up, after the check-up, we will get a health check report and there will be a doctor explaining the results to us. Same goes to Energy Audit, we need to do Audit because we are unsure about the health of our building, only through audit, we can find out the area of inefficiency in the building and take action to modify and improve it. An energy audit is an inspection, survey, and analysis of a facilities’ energy consumption for the purpose of identifying energy savings opportunities in a building and its operations.

Question 2

Why should my business get an Energy Audit?

Accepted Answer

We provide you an energy audit service for you to understand accurately what your energy needs are. From the energy audit findings, we can develop a plan to improve your facilities energy performance, gain insights into your energy consumption patterns & trends, obtain guidance on financial information on delivery of energy efficiency solutions. Solutions can vary changes in behaviour, to plant & equipment upgrades or self-generation of renewable energy. Assisting businesses setting a clear path to becoming more sustainable and reducing your businesses carbon footprint.

Question 3

What is involved in an Energy Audit?

Accepted Answer

An audit consists of 5 main steps :

1. Introduction & prelim walkthrough visit – our sales representative will contact you to brief on the energy audit process and benefits associated with implementation. A walkthrough visit of your facilities with our energy auditor.
 
2. Energy audit proposal and pricing presentation and      confirmation. 
3. Site Audit – The energy auditor will carry out a detailed analysis of the site, including all significant energy users. They will develop an understanding of energy usage patterns, current energy related practices on site and investigate the level of energy management which exists.
4. Develop Energy Saving Opportunities – A detailed analysis will be carried out on the energy data from your site, from which a list of potential energy efficiency opportunities on site will be developed, highlighting where energy and cost savings can be made.
5. Audit Report & Recommendation Proposal – The report contains results of the audit findings, which informs the recommendations of energy efficiency improvement actions. Also included is expert advice and guidance on financial scenarios and supports to assist implementation. The energy auditor will engage with your company for a contract period of 3 years to follow up meeting to discuss all the findings and execution plans within the report.

Question 4

Who conducts the Energy Audit?

Accepted Answer

A registered energy manager with Suruhanjaya Tenaga, with the relevant qualifications and experience will conduct the audit of your business.

Question 5

How long will it take and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on the scale of your operation, and the amount of previous work carried out in understanding your energy use. This will determine how much time is needed at each phase of the energy audit and influence the cost of the audit.

Question 6

Why is an Energy Audit important?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a routine energy audit ensures your business is continuously monitoring your energy consumption and highlighting measures of how it can reduce energy demand from new energy conservation improvements and reduce your carbon footprint in the process.

Question 7

Do any supports exist for Energy Audits?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) is providing energy audit grant to industrial and commercial building owners/operators to collaborate with local energy service companies to conduct energy audit in their premises.

Question 8

What can a business expect to achieve from a commercial Energy Audit?

Accepted Answer

The main outcomes from a successful audit are the following :

• An energy audit will identify energy-saving opportunities
 • It will help you understand your energy usage and ways to use energy better
 • An energy audit can help you identify how to reduce your business energy consumption cost as well as reduce carbon footprint

Question 9

Does a business have to implement the findings of the audit?

Accepted Answer

Energy audits can identify energy inefficiencies which can be expensive for your business. Many energy savings initiatives are very cost-effective and can help to lower your electricity bill anywhere from 5-30%, and the energy audit findings will guide you to implement cost-effective saving measures according to your financial plan.

Question 10

How long is an energy audit valid for?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended that an energy audit is completed regularly, every three years for businesses for a particular size. While many of the opportunities highlighted may not change too much, the improvement recommendations may change due to advances in different technology types or the payback on certain measures may change.

Question 11

What is a Cloud-Based Energy Audit?

Accepted Answer

You can also adopt our cloud-enabled platform which aims to simplify energy management and provide data and insights on energy usage. Our team will also support you in keeping track of your energy saving solution programs throughout the mentorship period of three years. With our comprehensive recommendation and digital solutions, we will help you to overcome your challenges and achieve progress in decarbonization journey.

Question 12

What will I need to do to enquire about an Energy Audit?

Accepted Answer

You can contact Impac Energy Sdn Bhd
Tel: 019-941 4541
E-mail: enquiry@impacenergy.com
(mailto:enquiry@impacenergy.com)
Or you may visit us at:
IMPAC ENERGY SDN. BHD.
No. 14, 2, Jalan Selasih K U12/K, Taman Cahaya Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor.

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